We recently received heartbreaking news that Kim Kincaid, a long time member of the Inheritance Cycle community and friend of those of us here at Shur’tugal, unexpectedly passed away. Kim (then known online as “Fatty Lumpkin,” inspired by a character from Lord of the Rings) first joined our community in 2004 – the early days

With the holidays around the corner, you may be scrambling to find a gift for a friend or family member, or better yet, hunting down items to add to your own wish list! The Inheritance Cycle books aren’t the only thing available for fans of Alagaësia, and we’ve compiled some of our favorites into the

The holidays are nearly here, and with them comes the stress of finding the perfect gift for the reader in your life. We’re aiming to make that a tad bit easier for you with the perfect gift ideas for your bibliophile friends! From unlimited book opportunities to the coolest library management tools you’ll find, our

Last week we published a guest article from Immanuela Meijer, an editor and the Paolini family’s assistant, who offered invaluable advice on editing the first draft of your manuscript. The essay is a must-read for anyone now facing the daunting task of working with the first draft of their book! Immanuela’s editorial was a fitting

You had the perfect opportunity to finish the first draft of the novel you’ve been thinking about writing for years, and you did it! Now you’ve got the manuscript sitting in front of you, but what’s next?

Christopher Paolini has had a wide-reaching impact on young readers and aspiring writers across the globe. His journey from creating and self-publishing Eragon at just 15 to becoming a worldwide best-selling author a few years later inspired hundreds to put their own ideas and adventures to pen and paper! As part of our NaNoWriMo series, we’re

Whether hard at work on your NaNoWriMo project or looking to grow as a writer, our latest writing advice article is filled to the brim with some of Christopher Paolini’s best writing advice! We combed through many of the author’s interviews, essays, and articles to highlight what we feel are some of the best nuggets

Yes. That’s the short answer, of course. This article aims to explore some of most compelling reasons for the need for and potential success of an Eragon film reboot! It’s no secret that some of Hollywood’s most successful and lucrative franchises are heavily fantasy and science-fiction based. At a time when studios are competing for

Today marks our favorite author’s 34th birthday, and what better of a way to celebrate than with a Saphira cake?Christopher first wrote Eragon when he was just 15 years old. It’s hard to believe that 19 years have passed since he first brought Alagaësia to life! Today is a great time for us to come

Aspiring writers and NaNoWriMo participants: facing the daunting task of worldbuilding and plotting out yourstory? Christopher Paolini has come to the rescue with advice on these topics! For those looking for a place to start, an essay written by Christopher Paolini for our sister site sheds light on the importance of worldbuilding as a core